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Penguins (National Geographic Kids Readers)
Last updated Saturday, July 4, 2026
Author: Anne Schreiber and National Geographic Kids
Date of Publication: 2009
ISBN: 1426304277
Grade Level: 2nd (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Jul. 2026
Synopsis:
They waddled into stardom in National Geographic’s March of the Penguins film. These guys are now nature's ROCK STARS! If you're age 5, you're probably as tall as an Emperor. But why do they throw up so much? March this way, and find out all!
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What do you know about penguins?
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Do you think penguins can fly?
Vocabulary
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Blubber - a thick layer of fat directly under the skin
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Predator - an animal that hunts another animal for food
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| Discussion topics for during/after reading: |
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Many people think all penguins live in ice and snow. Did you learn about any penguins that live in warmer climates?
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The book talks about birds that can't fly. What do penguins use their wings for instead?
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What was the favorite thing that you learned about penguins today?
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| Craft ideas: |
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Draw Your Own Penguin Materials: Pencils, Colored Pencils, Paper, Markers Directions: 1. The Body: Start with a large oval or a giant "U" shape that closes at the top. 2. The Belly: Draw a smaller oval inside the body. 3. The Face: Add two circles for the eyes and a small downward-pointing triangle for the beak. 4. The Wings: Draw two long, curved teardrop shapes on the sides. 5. The Feet: Add two small webbed feet at the bottom.
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| Special activities: |
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Charades: 1. One player chooses a book title, famous person, character, movie, or song. 2.Then the player acts out the item they picked without using words. 3. Everyone else tries to guess what the first person is acting out.
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*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions.
You can use them, but you don't have to use them.
You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.
Remember, though, that the focus of your time should
not be on the development and execution of a craft;
the focus should be on the read-aloud and the
enjoyment of the book!
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